Terpenes, Effects & Flavors

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Brother POS lets you attach rich attribute data to cannabis products: terpenes, effects, flavors, and medical benefits. These attributes help budtenders make informed recommendations and allow customers to search for products by the experience they are looking for rather than just by strain name.

Cannabis feature required

These features are only available when Cannabis Features are enabled in your store settings. Individual attribute categories (terpenes, effects, flavors, medical benefits) can be shown or hidden via the feature flags in Settings > Edit Settings > Products & Inventory tab.

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Overview of Attribute Types

Attribute	Purpose	Example Values
Terpenes	Aromatic compounds that influence flavor and effects	Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene, Pinene, Linalool
Effects	Expected experiential outcomes	Relaxed, Euphoric, Creative, Sleepy, Focused, Uplifted
Flavors	Taste and aroma descriptors	Berry, Citrus, Earthy, Pine, Sweet, Diesel, Mint
Medical Benefits	Potential therapeutic uses (informational only)	Pain Relief, Stress Relief, Insomnia, Appetite, Nausea

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Accessing Attribute Management

Each attribute type has its own separate page in the admin panel, accessible from the Cannabis section in the admin menu when cannabis features are enabled:

• Terpenes
• Effects
• Flavors
• Medical Benefits

These are not tabbed on a single page -- each is a dedicated, separate page.

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Managing Terpenes

Viewing the Terpene List

Navigate to the Terpenes page from the Cannabis section in the admin panel. The terpene list displays the following columns:

Column	Description
Color	A color swatch associated with the terpene.
Name	The terpene name.
Aroma	Description of the terpene's aroma.
Flavor	Description of the terpene's flavor.
Products	Number of products tagged with this terpene.
Status	Active or inactive.
Actions	View and Edit buttons.

Adding a Terpene

1. Click Add Terpene.
2. Enter the terpene name (e.g., "Myrcene").
3. Add aroma and flavor descriptions. These are displayed to budtenders as reference information.
   • Example: Aroma: "Earthy, musky." Flavor: "Herbal, mango."
4. Select a color for the terpene badge.
5. Click Save.

Pre-Loaded Terpenes

Brother POS includes a set of common terpenes out of the box:

• Myrcene -- Earthy, musky. Relaxation.
• Limonene -- Citrus. Mood elevation.
• Caryophyllene -- Peppery, spicy. Stress relief.
• Pinene -- Pine. Alertness and memory.
• Linalool -- Floral, lavender. Calming.
• Terpinolene -- Herbal, floral. Uplifting.
• Humulene -- Woody, earthy. Appetite suppression.
• Ocimene -- Sweet, herbaceous. Decongestant.
• Bisabolol -- Floral. Anti-inflammatory.

You can edit descriptions or add additional terpenes at any time.

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Managing Effects

Viewing the Effects List

Navigate to the Effects page from the Cannabis section in the admin panel. The effects list displays the following columns:

Column	Description
Icon	A visual icon associated with the effect.
Name	The effect label.
Category	Classification: positive, negative, or neutral.
Products	Number of products tagged with this effect.
Status	Active or inactive.
Actions	View and Edit buttons.

Adding an Effect

1. Click Add Effect.
2. Enter the effect name (e.g., "Energetic").
3. Select a category (positive, negative, or neutral).
4. Click Save.

Common Effects

The following effects are pre-loaded:

• Relaxed, Euphoric, Happy, Uplifted, Sleepy
• Creative, Focused, Energetic, Talkative, Hungry
• Tingly, Giggly, Calm, Aroused

Editing and Removing Effects

• Click the Edit button on an effect row to edit it.
• To delete an effect, click View to open the effect's detail page, then click Delete. The delete option is only available on the show page, not on the index. Effects with associated products cannot be deleted. You must remove the effect from all products first.

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Managing Flavors

Viewing the Flavor List

Navigate to the Flavors page from the Cannabis section in the admin panel. The layout mirrors terpenes and effects.

Adding a Flavor

1. Click Add Flavor.
2. Enter the flavor name (e.g., "Tropical").
3. Click Save.

Common Flavors

Pre-loaded flavors include:

• Berry, Citrus, Earthy, Pine, Sweet
• Diesel, Mint, Woody, Spicy, Floral
• Grape, Lemon, Mango, Vanilla, Coffee

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Managing Medical Benefits

Viewing the Medical Benefits List

Navigate to the Medical Benefits page from the Cannabis section in the admin panel.

Disclaimer

Medical benefit tags are informational only. They do not constitute medical advice. Ensure your staff understands that these tags represent commonly reported uses and are not health claims. Consult local regulations on what medical claims, if any, are permitted in your jurisdiction.

Adding a Medical Benefit

1. Click Add Medical Benefit.
2. Enter the benefit name (e.g., "Muscle Spasms").
3. Click Save.

Common Medical Benefits

Pre-loaded benefits include:

• Pain Relief, Stress Relief, Insomnia, Appetite, Nausea
• Depression, Anxiety, Inflammation, Headaches, Fatigue
• Chronic Pain, Muscle Spasms, PTSD, Seizures

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Tagging Products with Attributes

There are two ways to tag products with terpenes, effects, flavors, and medical benefits:

From the Product Edit Page

1. Navigate to Products and open a product.
2. Scroll to the Cannabis Attributes section.
3. Use the multi-select dropdowns for each attribute type.
4. Select the relevant tags.
5. Save the product.

Via the Strain Library

If you use the Strain Library, attributes can be auto-populated when you select a strain during product creation. The strain library is read-only -- you cannot edit strain definitions -- but selecting a strain pre-fills the product's terpene, effect, flavor, and medical benefit tags.

Inheritance and overrides

Products inherit attributes from their linked strain. You can override inherited attributes on individual products by editing the product directly. Product-level tags take precedence over strain-level tags.

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How Attributes Appear on the POS

On the POS register, product detail cards display:

• Dominant Terpene -- Shown as a badge with the terpene name (if the Show Dominant Terpene feature flag is enabled).
• Effects -- Listed below the product name (if the Show Effects feature flag is enabled).
• Strain Type -- Displayed as a color-coded badge (Indica = purple, Sativa = orange, Hybrid = green).
• THC/CBD -- Shown as percentages (if the Show THC/CBD feature flag is enabled).

Budtenders can also search by attribute on the POS:

1. Tap the search bar.
2. Type an effect name (e.g., "Relaxed") or terpene name (e.g., "Myrcene").
3. Products matching that attribute appear in the results.

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Feature Flags for Attribute Display

Control which attributes are visible on the POS register via Settings > Edit Settings > Products & Inventory tab:

Flag	Controls
Show THC/CBD	THC and CBD percentage display.
Show Strain Type	Indica/Sativa/Hybrid badge.
Show Effects	Effect tags on product cards.
Show Medical Benefits	Medical benefit tags.
Show Dominant Terpene	Terpene badge on product cards.

Disabling a flag hides that attribute from the POS register but does not delete the data. You can re-enable it at any time.

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Best Practices

• Be specific but concise -- "Pain Relief" is better than "Helps with chronic pain conditions." Tags should be short and scannable.
• Use consistent naming -- Do not create both "Relaxed" and "Relaxing." Pick one and use it everywhere.
• Tag thoroughly -- The more attribute data you provide, the better the search and filtering experience for budtenders and customers.
• Leverage strains -- Use the strain library to auto-populate attributes whenever possible. This ensures consistency across all products of the same strain.
• Audit periodically -- Remove unused attributes to keep the lists clean and manageable.

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What's Next?

• Strain Library -- Browse strains and auto-populate product attributes.
• Quality Tiers -- Set up quality-based pricing.
• Compliance -- Understand how product data feeds into regulatory reporting.
• Creating Products -- Build products with full attribute data.